I have a Upek Eikon fingerprint reader and I am using it with Windows 7 RTM (for this question, it works the same as in Windows Vista). I was delighted to find that Windows 7 had native support and I could use it with only a driver and nothing more.

Only one thing bothers me: as a geek and nerd, I like my login screens to be tricked out. Whenever I lock my computer, however, instead of showing my user picture and a password login box like everything was normal, it shows a giant fingerprint icon and the text "Scan an enrolled finger to unlock."

Is there any way that I can change something so that it will show my picture and my name so that the fingerprint reader is not so obvious?

It's annoying the hell out of me too, but nope, there's no way around it so far I think. Searched since UPEK released their beta Win 7 drivers (oh, about a few months back?) and there's still no answer...

Like many other things in techland, I guess. :) Since you are young and talented, I suggest you work your way towards employment in MS or the OS company of your choice... AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! I'll be waiting right here to reap the rewards of your efforts towards a good UX.
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calibanOct 3 '09 at 20:37